19.55
GoodRichard Hitchings Memorial Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3406.24
- 2m 7f 0y
- Class 5
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
13/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £1.60
Form: 8-P232 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 11st 5lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 32y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Veteran who is on a losing run but ran well enough for a long way in a Class 2 handicap at Chepstow two months ago (2m7f, good to soft) to command respect at this lower level; goes well on this ground. |
6/1 |
|
10th 1 |
11th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won twice over C&D in 2023-24 season and ran well when fourth over C&D in February but this 12yo is far too inconsistent to rely upon nowadays, and has been absent since two heavy defeats in the spring. |
20/1 |
|
5 |
24th Apr 2025 Good 3m 1f 0y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Veteran who has proved far from consistent since winning a Pertemps qualifier at Chepstow 14 months ago; not the percentage call. |
16/1 |
13/2
- Place: £2.00
Form: /050-1 C
Last run: 69 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Sole success came over hurdles in June 2023; last of three finishers at Leicester (2m6f, heavy) in February and beaten three times in points since, including in a match; has his work cut out here. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
12th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 6f 151y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Sole win came over hurdles in June 2023 off a basement mark; he's up against it on his second start back from an absence. |
33/1 |
|
6 |
12th Nov 2024 Good 3m 1f 44y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Remains 6lb above his sole hurdle win (2m4f, good) but he didn't run badly when tried in cheekpieces on second chase start when just over a 4l fifth here (2m5f) last month; each-way claims if responding well to the first-time blinkers back up in trip. |
10/1 |
5/1
- Place: £3.50
Form: 221 CD
Last run: 40 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
9th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
raced lazily |
2/1 |
|
1st 4 |
27th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Second-season hurdler who won by 6l at Ffos Las (3m, good to soft) on reappearance and was a good second at Newbury (3m, soft) later in November; up another 5lb but progressing well. |
7/2 |
|
1st 4 |
27th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Second-season hurdler who won by 6l at Ffos Las (3m, good to soft) on reappearance and was a good second at Newbury (3m, soft) later in November; up another 5lb but progressing well. |
7/2 |
12/1
Form: P0-U43
Last run: 40 days
W: 10st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
18th Oct 2025 Good 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Beaten 20l by a handicap blot when second at Fontwell (2m5f, good) and was then a disappointing favourite at Southwell; however, he is on his last winning mark and Sean Bowen takes over. |
7/2 |
|
7 |
2nd Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Just 1-17 over hurdles but returned from break with fairly good second at Fontwell (2m5f, good) last month, albeit no threat to a handicap blot; will be fine over today's longer trip; high on the list. |
3/1 |
|
5 |
7th Sep 2025 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Now back on same mark as for hard-fought success at Stratford (2m6f, good) last summer but returned from break with low-key C&D run in May and has been absent for another four months since. |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 640-36
Last run: 10 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Completed a hat-trick at around 3m in February/March 2025 but not seen again until refusing to race when a 20-1 shot at Kelso 24 days ago; can only watch after that. |
12/1 |
|
5 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
In excellent form in February/March 2025, winning three in a row at around 3m (good to soft/good), but has fitness to prove after 393-day absence and will need to hit the ground running to have any chance off current mark. |
15/2 |
|
1st 4 |
23rd Mar 2025 Good 3m 0f 110y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
in touch with leaders |
7/1 |
9/2
Form: 265112 C
Last run: 10 days
W: 11st 11lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
8th Jul 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
made all, pushed along after 4 out, 2 lengths ahead when not fluent 3 out, ridden before 2 out, kept on well run-in |
12/1 |
|
8th 5 |
19th Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
in touch with leaders |
33/1 |
|
7th 8 |
1st Jun 2024 Good To Soft 3m 3f 119y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
As good as ever last summer, winning twice over 2m4f (good to soft/soft); has won over 3m2f in the past (hurdling) but has performed poorly on either side of a break and he's knocking on now. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: P/F-73
Last run: 33 days
W: 10st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
19th Oct 2023 Good To Firm 3m 1f 30y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
0-13 under rules and fell early when tried once before over fences two years ago; subsequent hurdling exploits leave him with further questions to answer; had wind surgery since latest start. |
20/1 |
|
7th 11 |
29th Aug 2023 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
0-12 under rules; latest 11l third over C&D on soft ground was mildly encouraging and this 8yo still has low mileage. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
27th Jul 2023 Soft 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Not totally disgraced on stable debut at Newton Abbot last month but this maiden still makes modest appeal now back up in trip. |
33/1 |
8/1
Form: /4PFP-
Last run: 201 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 3 |
21st Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 95y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Lost his way over fences for Joe Tizzard, and debut effort returned to hurdles for new connections extended his run of non-completions to four; likely hopes rest more on wind surgery than a further 3lb drop. |
14/1 |
|
0 5 |
29th Aug 2023 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Point winner who went 0-9 under rules for Joe Tizzard (in same ownership) and failed to complete in his last three chases; placed in two novice hurdles earlier in career and on a dangerous mark if new trainer can get him going again. |
8/1 |
|
2 |
9th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 189y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
took keen hold, midfield, pushed along briefly before 7th, pushed along, ridden and no impression before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 321224 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 |
21st May 2024 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
1-19 over hurdles, the win gained at Stratford (2m6f, good to firm) just under a year ago; back down to a workable mark now but absent since two disappointing runs towards the end of last summer. |
14/1 |
|
9th 8 |
21st May 2024 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
1-19 over hurdles, the win gained at Stratford (2m6f, good to firm) just under a year ago; back down to a workable mark now but absent since two disappointing runs towards the end of last summer. |
14/1 |
|
8th 1 |
13th Sep 2023 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Came good with clearcut win at Stratford (2m6f, good to firm) in June and was very close second in quite valuable contest at Market Rasen (2m4f, good to soft) the following month; good claims if judged on that evidence but needs to bounce back from a poor run a fortnight ago. |
12/1 |
Non-runners
Blue Sans, Masterdream, Getthepot
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £20.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £20.15 |
| Tricast | £169.36 |
| Trifecta | £138.70 |
Selections
D Express:
Aki BomayeDaily Mirror:
MasterdreamDaily Record:
Woodie FlashTelegraph:
Best Mate DaveDaily Mail:
Judge Earle